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What is the current Audyssey measured "distance" to your sub? And what is the actual physical distance? A comparison of those two figures should let us know whether the setup routine has already taken into account the Behringer delay.

Yeah, the two congruent distance measurements indicate that Audyssey has not yet compensated for the delay introduced by the Behringer. Run Audyssey again -- you can do just a one point measurement at the listening position -- and watch the Audyssey measured "distance" extend to roughly 20 ft.

Yeah, the two congruent distance measurements indicate that Audyssey has not yet compensated for the delay introduced by the Behringer. Run Audyssey again -- you can do just a one point measurement at the listening position -- and watch the Audyssey measured "distance" extend to roughly 20 ft.

AJ

AJ,

I actually did re-run Audyssey last night. I began to wonder why the results were so far off from my by-ear adjustments and thought that maybe my mic point was just at a point in the room with weird modes going on, and also thought, "what do I have to lose, anyway?" I ran it with my BFD set on the filter bank that I'd set going through the receiver (the second time, with Audyssey on), and the mic at a point about a foot away from before. HOLY COW, I got totally different results that were much closer to the ones I set by ear (while they weren't necessarily at the same levels, they followed similar trends over the different frequencies). Just to be sure, I ran Audyssey again and got almost the exact same results. I guess the spot I initially measured (and have always measured for room-correction programs) was just a funky spot. Anyway, it now sounds fantastic (better than my by-ear stuff) and I'm pumped to be able to use DynEq/Vol without cringing. Thank you for your input through this, I'm super happy with the outcome. A side note, Audyssey still measured the sub at 9 ft--I'm not sure what to think about that considering you said it should be something like 20. Anyway, thanks again.

A side note, Audyssey still measured the sub at 9 ft--I'm not sure what to think about that considering you said it should be something like 20.

A previous source cited the Behringer processing delay as 11 ms. However, I just checked another source, and it pegged the processing delay at only 1 ms. So, the latter source is ostensibly correct -- as 1 ms amounts to a distance of about 1 ft at the speed of sound -- and your sub "distance" setting, as well, should now be correct.

I actually did re-run Audyssey last night. I began to wonder why the results were so far off from my by-ear adjustments and thought that maybe my mic point was just at a point in the room with weird modes going on, and also thought, "what do I have to lose, anyway?" I ran it with my BFD set on the filter bank that I'd set going through the receiver (the second time, with Audyssey on), and the mic at a point about a foot away from before. HOLY COW, I got totally different results that were much closer to the ones I set by ear (while they weren't necessarily at the same levels, they followed similar trends over the different frequencies). Just to be sure, I ran Audyssey again and got almost the exact same results. I guess the spot I initially measured (and have always measured for room-correction programs) was just a funky spot. Anyway, it now sounds fantastic (better than my by-ear stuff) and I'm pumped to be able to use DynEq/Vol without cringing. Thank you for your input through this, I'm super happy with the outcome. A side note, Audyssey still measured the sub at 9 ft--I'm not sure what to think about that considering you said it should be something like 20. Anyway, thanks again.

Hey Kevin,
I an earlier post you mentioned you used to own a Onkyo 705. You said the SR7005 blows it away. I currently own a 705 and am ready to move up to a better AVR. What were the differences in SQ with the Marantz compared to the Onkyo? I think I have my choice narrowed down to either the Anthem MRX700, or the 7005. The MRX has no analog 5.1 inputs and pass through. Does the Marantz have a good analog section?

Hey Kevin,
I an earlier post you mentioned you used to own a Onkyo 705. You said the SR7005 blows it away. I currently own a 705 and am ready to move up to a better AVR. What were the differences in SQ with the Marantz compared to the Onkyo? I think I have my choice narrowed down to either the Anthem MRX700, or the 7005. The MRX has no analog 5.1 inputs and pass through. Does the Marantz have a good analog section?

I found my 705 to be "sterile" sounding. It didn't have the dynamic feeling that my Pioneer or Marantz have (and it heated my living room, which was unnerving). The Marantz does have 7.1 analog in, but I don't use it, so I can't speak for it's performance.

My receiver reported there was a newer firmware so I let it update. The previous firmware fixed my WIZZ app, so I'm not sure what's next to fix.

15 minutes later the receiver rebooted came back up fine and I don't see anything different and the WIZZ app still works. I ran the firmware check again and it reports "Latest" now. I really wish they reported version numbers and or we could get release notes.

Anyway, I'm glad they are keeping this product updated, here's to hoping for AirPlay SOON!

Since it's not out yet, we don't know the answer to either but I'm REALLY hoping (and assuming) it's a big yes to #1 and VERY soon to #2, especially since Apple has OFFICIALLY released their iOS AirPlay software.

I would assume in order for a device to be AirPlay certified it'd have to play all the formats that iTunes supports. If so I can ditch the little AirPort Express.

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Originally Posted by tkbryant

I am seriously looking into this receiver. Couple of questions.

1. Will this receiver decode Apple Lossless via Airplay?

2. Any idea when the Airplay feature is getting activated via firmware?

I've had the SR7005 for two months now and I couldn't be more pleased. I've had a Marantz 22 (bought new in 1968), Onkyo TX-797, Marantz SR9300 and now the SR7005. The SR7005 is the perfect match for my Klipsch towers and surrounds (Reference-3 in a 7.1 arrangement).

I worked out the HDMI issue of suporting two devices off the single TiVo output with a ViewHD 2 Port HDMI 1x2 Powered Splitter from Amazon. (TiVo to Sr7005 in Livingroom and TiVo to bedroom Sony TV)

I'm using the Wizz-It software to re-program my Marantz RC9300 to incorporate the RX7001 using RF signals to get around the IR aiming difficulty (The SR7005 is not exactly in a line-of-sight).

So for speakers, you can either have 7.1 with side and rear surround speakers, or 5.1 + high front effect speakers? You can't have 7.1 side and rear surrounds + high front speakers even by way of pre-outs? I thought 7.2 added high front 'effect' speakers to 7.1.

Has anybody compared this receiver and it's sound quality to the olde SR 9600 or the SR 8002? The 7005 seems quite high end with it's HDAM's etc.

So for speakers, you can either have 7.1 with side and rear surround speakers, or 5.1 + high front effect speakers? You can't have 7.1 side and rear surrounds + high front speakers even by way of pre-outs? I thought 7.2 added high front 'effect' speakers to 7.1.

Has anybody compared this receiver and it's sound quality to the olde SR 9600 or the SR 8002? The 7005 seems quite high end with it's HDAM's etc.

7.2 adds an additional subwoofer out. 9.1 is added height or width channels. With the 7005, there are terminals for height and width channels, but it will only output 7 (rear OR height OR width), even through pre-outs.

7.2 adds an additional subwoofer out. 9.1 is added height or width channels. With the 7005, there are terminals for height and width channels, but it will only output 7 (rear OR height OR width), even through pre-outs.

Ok. Right. .1 = subwoofer and .2 = two subwoofers.

Kinda strange about the choices for rear OR height Or width but then again, I guess it may be good for different rooms. I am not familiar with height and width. I thought the new add-on for surround was the revival of the 'front effects speakers' like Yamaha had up from and high. Not familiar with width or if the height speakers are the same as the old Yamaha implementation. Guess I'll snoop through the owners manual.

Anybody have any thoughts regarding the sound of this unit vs the SR 9600?

The cost is listed as $49.99 and will be available as a "feature upgrade" and it's being marketed as "Your iTunes music. Any Room. Unleashed." so I'd assume that any format iTunes supports (MP3, AAC, Apple Lossless) will play.

I ordered my SR7005 the other day, and I was wondering if anyone had the exact width of the unit with banana plugs? I have 18.5" of room in my wall cabinet. I know the unit is 17 3/8", but with the banana plugs.....?

I ordered my SR7005 the other day, and I was wondering if anyone had the exact width of the unit with banana plugs? I have 18.5" of room in my wall cabinet. I know the unit is 17 3/8", but with the banana plugs.....?

the "width" isn't going to change any...

the depth, otoh, might be a bit of an issue when using banana plugs, if that's what you meant... it'll be a tight fit in there... although it's gonna be a tight fit anyway, 1 inch isn't a lot of room to work with for cabling, period...

Anybody try this with a DLNA server? My NAS is a DLNA server and it serves up content to my PS3 just fine. It would be nice if I could access that stuff right from the receiver.

I just picked up an SR7005 yesterday, and my collection can't be read. It's too friggin' big for the Marantz (I have over 2000 CDs - all legal!).

No issue because I just play the music through my XBOX 360 then thru the Marantz. I'm going to try hooking up my PC to the Marantz via HDMI tomorrow. Failing that, I'll use my digital coax out from my PC.